New president, CEO of Daimler Trucks Mexico appointed
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has appointed Marcela Barreiro to president and CEO of Daimler Trucks Mexico. She is the first woman to run the Daimler Trucks Mexico entity and the company says she is a strong proponent of diversity, equity and inclusion across the company and the industry. Barreiro is a 13-year veteran of
Daimler Trucks N.A. opens order books for all-electric Freightliner eCascadia, eM2
Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 are now available to order. The eCascadia and eM2 are the first all-electric trucks from the company. Comprised of an eAxle design and available with a single or dual motor system, the Detroit ePowertrain offers up to 23,000 lb.-ft. of torque, giving it ample power
Daimler Trucks N.A. appoints Stefan Kürschner as CFO
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has appointed Stefan Kürschner to the role of chief financial officer. Kürschner’s appointment to CFO is effective May 1. He will retain his role as a member of DTNA’s eight-member operating committee and report to Jochen Götz, executive vice president, finance and controlling at Daimler Trucks and Buses. A replacement
Updated: Watch Daimler Trucks N.A. answer electric truck questions
UPDATE: Hot on the heels of the announcement that Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) opened orders for its all-electric Freightliner eCascadia and eM2, Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan hosted DTNA’s Richard Howard, SVP, on-highway sales and marketing; Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility; and Dr. Andreas Juretzka, director of eMobility product development engineering, for a live
Daimler Trucks N.A. outgoing Pres., CEO reflects on trucking’s evolution
When Roger Nielsen took the reins as president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) in April 2017, the “new” Freightliner Cascadia had just rolled out, platooning technology was still a conversation, and heavy-duty electric truck announcements were more than a year away. Clearly, a lot has changed in four years. And it changed
Daimler Trucks North America Answers Your Electric Truck Questions LIVE
Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan hosts Richard Howard, SVP, On-highway Sale & Marketing, Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility, and Dr. Andreas Juretzka, director of eMobility product development engineering, during a live online event to talk about what DTNA has learned over its extensive electric truck pilot programs which have included more than 20 fleets covering
Daimler Trucks N.A. appoints new chief engineer of product validation engineering
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has named Randy DeBortoli as chief engineer of product validation engineering, where he will steer the strategic development of Freightliner and Western Star trucks. DeBortoli has been with DTNA for almost 30 years. Recently, DeBortoli served as the chief engineer of chassis and vocational engineering, playing an instrumental role in
Daimler Trucks N.A. appoints new president, CEO
The board of management of Daimler Truck AG has appointed John O’Leary as the next president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), with its brands Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and Detroit Diesel Corporation. Effective April 1, O’Leary follows Roger Nielsen, who retires effective April 30
PPG Delfleet One paint system approved by Daimler Trucks North America
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has approved the PPG Defleet One paint system for warranty and aftermarket repairs on its Freightliner and Western Star trucks. As an integrated system of undercoats, topcoats and clearcoats, the company says the PPG Delfleet One paint system was developed to meet the color-matching and productivity needs of aftermarket users.
Daimler Trucks N.A. gives details on Detroit e-Powertrain, $20M manufacturing investment
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced the proprietary Detroit ePowertrain to power the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2. The company says it is part of Daimler Trucks’ global platform strategy to establish a uniform basic architecture for its line-up of battery-electric vehicles. Initially, the Detroit ePowertrain will offer an eAxle design operating at
